{"podcast":{"title":"Wicked Smart Golf","slug":"wicked-smart-golf-5090044","podcast_index_feed_id":5090044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/399923/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/399923","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/c/0/c/fc0c203ec796c20fbafc7308ab683e82/Wicked_Smart_Golf_Podcast_Cover_Art_new.jpg","author":"Michael Leonard","episode_count":603,"summary":"Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 1 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game, all focused on one mission: help you lower your scores without obsessing over your swing. Because the truth is, your swing will never be perfect. But you don't need a perfect swing to break 80, shoot in the 70s, or play the best golf of your life. In this podcast, you'll learn how to master the mental game, play smarter on the course, practice with purpose, and simplify your short game and putting for lower scores. Each episode is designed to give you practical strategies you can actually use, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player trying to reach the next level. You'll also hear from some of the best minds in golf, including top coaches, elite players, sports psychologists, an…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:20:35.688601+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044"},"episode":{"title":"490: Pete Holman - Become a \"Golf Ninja\" With Better Mobility, Strength, & Balance","slug":"490-pete-holman-become-a-golf-ninja-with-better-mobility-strength-balance","published_at":"2026-04-30T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/490-pete-holman-become-a-golf-ninja-with-better-mobility-strength-balance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/490-pete-holman-become-a-golf-ninja-with-better-mobility-strength-balance","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/Pete_Holman__.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">> Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code \"WICKEDSMART\" to save 15%). >> Read/Listen to The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf , I'm joined by Pete Holman —a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and the inventor behind products like the GolfForever Swing Trainer. Pete has worked with elite athletes across the MLB, NFL, NBA, UFC, X-Games, and even Hollywood stars like Kevin Costner. He's also a former U.S. National TaeKwon-Do champion, so he understands performance at the highest level. In this conversation, we break down how golfers can train smarter, stay injury-free, and actually use fitness to play better golf—without overcomplicating it. In this episode, you will learn: The 3 pillars of golf fitness (mobility, strength, balance) and how to keep your training simple but effective Why a 5–10 minute dynamic warm-up can completely change how you start your rounds How to use your hips and glutes to generate real power instead of relying on your arms The importance of endurance and conditioning to stay sharp on the back nine The \"reset mechanism\" elite athletes use to move on from bad shots instantly And more tips to improve your golf fitness and attack life! WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions…","meta_description":">> Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3647,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/episodes/490-pete-holman-become-a-golf-ninja-with-better-mobility-strength-balance/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/490-pete-holman-become-a-golf-ninja-with-better-mobility-strength-balance.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}